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New Horizon Counseling CenteR
People with developmental disabilities come in all sizes and shapes, all ages, all colors and with a range of capabilities.
New Horizon Counseling Center staff always focuses on the many positive capabilities our consumers have and the many opportunities we can create for their growth and development. We have discovered that when we empower others to take their place as respected contributors to the community, we are also empowering ourselves.
https://www.nhcc.us/contact-us
Eihab Human Services
currently has vacancies in site base Day habilitation and without walls program in Brooklyn . We also have vacancies in Community habilitation, In home respite, After school respite, and Recreational Saturday respite. Please reach out to [email protected] or 347-443-4134 for more information or assistance.
Day Habilitation
Focus on strengthening interpersonal skills, exploring the community, and achieving personalized goals. For people with OPWDD eligibility.
Goodwill NYNJ offers full and part time options with different tracks focusing on:
- Independence and communication
- Transitioning from school or day program to paid employment
- Remaining active in retirement
- Programs for people who have Autism
- Part-time supports for people who are already employed
- Locations in LIC, Jamaica, Astoria, Harlem, and Brooklyn
Prevocational Services
Allows participants to explore work through internships, volunteering, and job readiness activities that prepare people to get a job in their community. For people with OPWDD eligibility. Locations in Jamaica, Astoria, and Brooklyn.
Currently Offering Presentations and Tours!
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Lindsey Stilson – Day Services
Cell: (347) 906-2556
Saturday Respite
Offers fun recreational activities, including community trips, movies, picnics, holiday celebrations, sight-seeing, and other activities chosen by the participants. For people with OPWDD eligibility. Locations in Brooklyn & Queens
ADVANCE
One-year Customized Employment program for people who have Autism Spectrum Disorders. Participants attend weekly job readiness sessions and internships during job development. Coaching available upon job placement. Documented diagnosis of ASD and residence in Manhattan or Bronx required.
Currently Offering Presentations and Tours!
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Joy Ellis – Respite &
Family Reimbursement
Cell: (917) 747-9647
Jason Ramirez – Advance
Cell: (646) 342-6731
I hope this message finds you well! I’m excited to share a valuable opportunity from the Hebrew Educational Society (H.E.S.), right here in Brooklyn. We are offering free case management services for Brooklyn residents aged 30 and up who are living with various types of disabilities.
This personalized program is designed to help you navigate life’s challenges with confidence and support. Whether you need help with housing, managing your finances, accessing medical care, finding a job, or connecting with community resources, we’re here for you every step of the way.
Our dedicated case manager, Vladimir Pinkhusovich, takes a compassionate, hands-on approach—working with you one-on-one to build a plan that meets your unique needs and goals. Support includes (but isn’t limited to):
- Housing assistance
- Home care services
- OPWDD navigation
- Healthcare and medical support
- Transportation access
- Food assistance
- SSI/SSDI benefits
- Life skills workshops and much more!
Reach out to Vlad today at [email protected] or call 718-241-3000 ext. 146 to get started on referrals.
Warm regards,
Happy Spring from STEPS2!
| April is Autism Acceptance Month — STEPS2 provides free virtual learning tailored for neurodivergent young adults. Over 380 young adults have participated in our free program, but we need your help to reach 500 more! |
| New class cycles start April 7th and April 28th. Don’t miss the chance to join this month!If you know someone who:Is 16-27 years oldLives in New York StateHas an intellectual and/or developmental disabilityHas not already participated in STEPS2 |
They may be eligible to participate in our free online health education program and can earn $100 in gift cards by completing interviews alongside the classes.
How It Works:
STEPS2 is a free online program for New York residents aged 16-27 with I/DD. Participants attend one-hour Zoom sessions for six weeks, covering either sexual health and socialization or nutrition, exercise, and stress management. Each participant is randomly assigned to one of these two tracks and also completes four surveys, earning up to $100 in gift cards ($25 per survey).
How You Can Help:
We would love your help in sharing this opportunity with potential participants. Forward this email and help spread the word about STEPS2! Our latest newsletter with upcoming class cycles is below. Please reply to this email or call (914) 365-8959 with any questions!
Participant and Helper Feedback:
“Thank you for your time and doing such a great job with my daughter, these sessions have been very helpful and educational.”- A STEPS2 Parent
“I liked everything. The educator helped us with anger, eating fruits every day, exercising, and making smoothies. I made friends in the classes.”- Participant
“Every class my educator made me feel calm and more relaxed.”- Participant
Eihab Human Services
Eihab Human Services currently has vacancies in site base and Without walls Day habilitation . We also have vacancies in Community habilitation, In Home Respite, after school respite, and recreational respite on Saturdays.
Please reach out to [email protected] or 347-443-4134 for more information or assistance.
Care Community Services
Angelicka James Unique Care Community Services, we have opening in Day Hab services (Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and Manhattan) Respite services and Com-Hab services. I can be reached at 347-784-4622 or [email protected]
goodwill
Lindsey Stilson, outreach & marketing specialist for Goodwill Industries! We have openings in our Day Habilitation without walls with a focus on employment, Prevocational services, Respite, and Advance services located in Downtown, Brooklyn. If you have any questions please call or email at [email protected] or (347)906-2556, thank you! We are also open and enrolling in Queens and Manhattan!
Eihab
Eihab Human Services has vacancies in various programs. We have vacancies in Site base Day habilitation services, after school respite, and recreational respite, In home respite, community habilitation services and Family Reimbursement (Queens). Our services are in Brooklyn and Queens. Please reach out to our Intake Coordinator with any inquiries. Phone: (347)443-4134 Email: [email protected].
10:12 AM Mercy Drive, Inc.:
has vacancies in various programs. We have vacancies in Site base Day habilitation services, after school respite, and recreational respite, In home respite, community habilitation services and Family Reimbursement (Queens). Our services are in Brooklyn and Queens. Please reach out to our Intake Coordinator with any inquiries. Phone: (347)443-4134 Email: [email protected].
10:12 AM Mercy Drive, Inc.:
FAMILY REIMBURSEMENT
FINANCIAL SUPPORT, SIMPLIFIED
There are many added expenses that come along with caring for your child with special needs. Brooklyn families can apply to receive reimbursement for eligible goods or services to cover some of these costs.
RESPITE SERVICES
EVEN SUPERHEROES NEED A BREAK
Short-term relief to take care of your needs.
COMMUNITY Habilitation
SETTING THEM UP FOR SUCCESS
Support related to the acquisition, maintenance and enhancement of skills necessary to perform
activities of daily living.
DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM
TAKING ON LIFE, ONE DAY AT A TIME
They’ve got a whole life ahead of them. Our day habilitation program helps recent graduates and young individuals in Brooklyn and Manhattan develop their independence and integrate into the community
Pearl Ratz from CARES, I wanted to remind you that we have availability to provide evaluations for OPWDD eligibility for free to individuals living in Brooklyn who are not yet eligible and/or do not have Medicaid. We can be reached via email at [email protected] or contact Rivka D. at [email protected]. Our phone number is 212-420-1970 exts: 123 or 200. We will be happy to assist.
Contact
212- 420 – 1970
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For general information and to subscribe/unsubscribe to this email notice, contact:
Andrea Tosto, Director of Intake and Admission, at (917) 685-4771 or [email protected]
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QSAC.
QSAC has openings for Family Reimbursement; Housing Advocacy; and Non Medicaid Service Coordination. You can reach me at 212-244-5560
www.ghoinc.org) has openings on site-based, day Hab without Walls, and employment programs.
Family Support services including non-Medicaid free psychological/psychosocial evaluation (Queens families only), Family Reimbursement, and case management to assist families who are new to OPWDD and seeking services. Bilingual speaking staff available in Chinese and Korean.
Info/Question/Referral?
Call Pat Liu @ 718-307-6563 or [email protected]
CCO/CDNY Intake assistance for Chinese or Korean speaking families.
718-307-6564 (Chinese)
718-307-6570 (Korean)
Eihab Human Services has vacancies in various programs. We are a provider of Day habilitation services , In home respite, After school respite, community habilitation services, and family reimbursement. Please reach out to our Intake Coordinator with any inquiries. Phone: (347)443-4134 Email: [email protected].
Chinese American Planning Council, Brooklyn Family Reimbursement fund still available. Contact Wei Zhang, 718-685-3302, [email protected]
ahrc
AHRC’s Referral & Information Center at
(212) 780-4491 or [email protected]
FREE Psychological and Psychosocial Evaluations
for people who live at home with family seeking OPWDD eligibility who are Developmentally Disabled and do not have Medicaid
Serving New York City residents from all five boroughs
AHRC NYC has openings for Family Reimbursement. For Family Reimbursement details, visit: AHRCnyc.org/services/community/clinical/family-reimbursement.
Contact Casey Barba at 917-715-8035 or email [email protected] for more information
nysid
New York State Institute on Disability, Inc.
NYSID provides CAMP REIMBURSEMENT. Camp has to hold a current department of health certificate that matches the name of the camp on the invoice/bill. Contact Jackie Tripodi at 929-202-1115 or email her at [email protected]
Doris Kahn, Outreach Coordinator for the New York State Institute on Disability, Inc. [email protected]
Jacqueline Tripodi from NYSID – [email protected]. There are funds still available for FSS reimbursement for this fiscal year which is ending 6/30/24. Complete applications are still being accepted and can be sent directly to me via email. Feel free to call with any questions 929-202-1115
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New York State Institute on Disability, Inc. provides the following support services:
• Evaluations for Non Medicaid individuals
Contact: Elizabeth Sunshine at 917-699-0578 or email [email protected]
• Behavior Crisis Management Services
Contact: Juliet Hawkins at 917-524-4856 or email [email protected]
• Reimbursement for goods, services, and camp
Contact: Jackie Tripodi at 929-202-1115 or email [email protected]
• Recreation Outings for individuals and their family members
Contact: Sarah Alton at 718-494-9424 or email [email protected]
• Transportation for medical appointments and recreation activities
Contact: John O’Grady at 917-747-9424 or email [email protected]
adapt
community network
Did you know that up to $3,000 is available for clothing, camps, recreation classes, and more through the Family Reimbursement Program at ADAPT?
What is Family Reimbursement?
- Funding for individuals with disabilities and their families
- Funds can cover various expenses not covered by other sources such as Medicaid or insurance
Who is Eligible?
- Individuals with disabilities who are OPWDD eligible and their families
- People living in one of New York?s five boroughs
What is Covered?
- Clothing
- Shoes
- Summer Camp
- Recreation Classes (swimming, martial arts, music lessons, horseback riding therapy, etc.)
- Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
- More!
Interested in Applying?
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Have questions or want more information about Family Reimbursement?
Please email: [email protected]
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The Project Connect team will help steer you to our Network’s many offerings and refer you to other resources when appropriate.
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Life Adjustment Center, Inc.
Life Adjustment Center has immediate openings.
Life Adjustment Center, Inc.
Currently we have openings in Brooklyn for DH, DHWW and Com Hab.
We provide transportation to and from our services excluding Com Hab.
We are starting weekend Recreation on Saturday and or Sunday for 5 hours daily.
Attached is a flyer and a referral form. The referral form states the required documents for review.
If you have any students graduating in June and need services feel free to contact me.
Sabrina Robinson
Life Adjustment Center, Inc.
Enrollment Coordinator
646-943-2919
NY Connects CIDNY
Manhattan and Brooklyn
Outreach Specialist
646-457-5364 [email protected]
NY Connects is a free of charge program that connects people with any disability, any age, to services, resources, or it can be based on people’s needs. We can assist with housing applications, Benefit applications, SNAP applications, Reasonable Accommodation guidance Medicate applications, contact us at 844-862-7930. www.cidny.org
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